Money Managers Bet on Debt-Limit Deal

By

Cynthia Lin

Jan. 20, 2013 12:19 p.m. ET

As the U.S. inches closer to its debt limit, some money managers see a buying opportunity in short-end Treasurys.

The debt-ceiling deadline, a point at which the government will run out of money unless lawmakers agree to increase the debt cap, is expected around March 1. Without a deal, there will be disruptions in certain day-to-day government...